Kathleen Lightner, 90, of Vanceburg, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Kathleen was born in Lewis County on March 8, 1932, a daughter of the late Mart and Rhoda Smith Nolen. She was of the Christian faith. Kathleen was a homemaker and loved her children and especially her grandchildren.
Left to cherish Kathleen’s memories are a daughter, Barbara Lightner of Vanceburg; a son, Ernie Henderson of Greenup; a sister, Parthene Nolen Buckner of Vanceburg; 12 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and Billy Joe Lightner (Tara) and Albert Lightner, whom she raised.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Elmer Lightner in 2020; a son, Ralph Dean Henderson; a daughter, Venita “Kay” Lawhun; a grandson, Robert Lee Lightner; a sister, Nellie Nolen Buckner; and six brothers, Elwood Nolen, Bert Nolen, Mason Nolen, Jimmy Nolen, Ted Nolen, and Lovell Nolen.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, December 18, 2022, in Lightner Cemetery at Vanceburg with Bro. Daniel Cooley officiating. Burial will follow.
Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gaydosfh.com.
